Y Afterschool Calendar - YMCA of Greater Williamson County

LEARN
Y Licensed Child Care Monthly Newsletter • October 2011
Y Afterschool Calendar
Oct. 1
Oct. 10
Oct. 20
Oct. 21
Oct. 22
Oct. 24
Oct. 26
Oct. 28
Oct. 29
Oct. 31
Pumpkin Patch Opens
YMCA Camp Twin Lakes
Cedar Park, Texas
see ymcagwc.org for details
ALL DAY OUT
Round Rock, Leander, Taylor
& Liberty Hill ISDs
Care from 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Lights On Afterschool
Open Houses at all sites
Fall Festival
YMCA Camp Twin Lakes
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
see ymcagwc.org for details
Fall Festival
YMCA Camp Twin Lakes
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
EARLY RELEASE
Hutto ISD
EARLY RELEASE
Round Rock ISD
EARLY RELEASE
Hutto ISD
Halloween at the Y
Old Settlers Park in Round Rock
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
see ymcagwc.org for details
ALL DAY OUT
Hutto ISD
Care from 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
aPayments are due by the 1st monthly.
aSign up for All Day Outs at your site’s
Parent Table & verify site locations.
ymcagwc.org

AFTERSCHOOL
SNACK SHACK
Fast Turkey Chili
INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 1 medium red bell pepper;
1 medium green bell pepper (both peppers - cored, seeded and diced into 1/2 inch pieces);
2 celery stalks (thinly sliced); 1lb. ground turkey; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 cup mild
chili powder; 1 28-oz. can of crushed tomatoes; 1 15-oz. can of pinto beans
(drained); 1 tsp. oregano; 1 9-oz. bag of frozen corn.
DIRECTIONS: Heat a large pot over high heat and add the oil -
spreading it to evenly to coat the bottom. When the
oil is hot, add the onion, peppers, celery and turkey to
cook - stirring often until the turkey has been cooked
through (approx. 2 min.). Add the garlic and cook
for an additional minute. Then add the chili powder
and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, beans, oregano and salt -
stir well to combine. Bring the entire chili
mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low
and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes
while stirring occasionally. Then add
the frozen corn - stir to combine -
and cook for 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
recipe courtesy of
www.kidshealth.org
JOB CENTER
We are currently hiring additional
Y Afterschool Counselors at sites
throughout Williamson county.
Here are some of the benefits:
a Flexible Schedule & Paid Trainings
a Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
a Flexible & Manageable Weekly Schedule
a Annual Bonus Opportunities
a Tuition Assistance
a Child Care Discount
a “FREE” Y Membership
a Career Advancement Opportunities
If interested, call Leigh Collins at
(512) 615-7847 or
download an application at
www.ymcagwc.org.
YMCA of Greater Williamson County
Y Licensed Child Care
1812 N. Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
P 512 615 5563
ymcagwc.org
QUOTATION
STATION
“Autumn is a second spring
when every leaf is a flower.”
- Albert Camus
French existentialist author & philosopher
(1913 - 1960 )
PARENT
RESOURCE CORNER
Halloween Health & Safety Tips
S: Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be short, soft and flexible.
A: Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
F: Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
E: Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.
And make sure to limit the amount of treats you eat.
H: Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.
A: Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to
prevent skin and eye irritation.
L: Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks.
L: Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
O: Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
W: Wear well-fitting masks, costumes & shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips & falls.
E: Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats unless
you know the cook well.
E: Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Otherwise, stay outside.
N: Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear
flame-resistant costumes.
courtesy of www.cdc.gov
NOTABLES
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Lights On Afterschool
Join your child at his/her Afterschool site on Oct. 20 for this annual
open house celebrating after school programs throughout the county.
For further information, log on to afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm.
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Family Tricks & Treats
From our Pumpkin Patch (Oct. 1-31 in Cedar Park) and Fall Festival
(Oct. 21-22 in Cedar Park) to Halloween at the Y (Oct. 29 in Round Rock),
we have Halloween covered. Visit our website for complete details!
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Cedar Park 5 Miler
Calling runners and walkers of all ages ... the 16th annual Cedar Park
5 Miler / 5K / Kids 1K to benefit the Y is set for Sunday, Oct. 23.
Log on to our website for complete event and registration details.